Oswalt roughed up by White Sox

Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Texas Rangers pitcher Roy Oswalt, left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
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Chicago White Sox's Alex Rios rounds the bases after hitting a home run against Texas Rangers pitcher Roy Oswalt, left, during the first inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 3, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)
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Alejandro De Aza tripled in the second and scored on Youkilis' single. Dunn doubled home Youkilis and then scored on Paul Konerko's single for a 7-0 lead.

Youkilis came to the White Sox in a trade last month from Boston where he was a member of two World Series winners with the Red Sox.

"He brings a lot of stuff, not just being a good player but just his approach and the way he plays. It's contagious," Chicago manager Robin Ventura said. "He's a pro and that's one of the things in trading for a guy like him. You get a lot more than just numbers."

Alexei Ramirez and Rios had two-run singles in the fifth before Pierzynski connected.

The Rangers are still 50-31 halfway through the season, the best record through 81 games in team history. They've won 17 of their past 23 and still hold the best record in the majors, despite the lopsided defeat.

The Rangers' most-lopsided loss in team history was by 21 runs at Oakland in 2000 by the score of 23-2. Earlier this season they lost 21-8 to Seattle.

NOTES: Rangers LHP Derek Holland (shoulder fatigue, stomach virus) joined the team in Chicago. He will throw a bullpen session Wednesday. The team has yet to decide if he will start on Saturday or if he will need a third rehab appearance.